The EV buyer's guide

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How to buy an EV, step by step
Cheapest electric cars
Longest-range electric cars

70 electric models from 28 brands sold or orderable in the US, with price, EPA and winter range, charging, lease math and warranty. Know what you want? Search. Not sure? We'll ask a few questions and rank what fits.

Best-selling EVs in the US

Q3 2026 sales · Kelley Blue Book / Cox Automotive estimates

1. Tesla Model Y99,037 sold
2. Tesla Model 340,346 sold
3. Hyundai Ioniq 510,382 sold
4. Toyota bZ7,391 sold
5. Rivian R1S5,582 sold
6. Ford Mustang Mach-E5,574 sold
7. Kia EV95,394 sold
8. Honda Prologue4,882 sold
9. Cadillac Optiq4,550 sold
10. Tesla Cybertruck4,323 sold

Run the numbers

EV lease calculatorMonthly payment, every step shown, lease vs. buy
What does charging cost?By state, miles and where you plug in
EV or gas?Purchase, energy and maintenance over the years
EV incentives by stateWhat is left now the federal credit is gone

Worth reading

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The federal EV credit is gone. What now?What ended, and what you can still get
How much range do you lose in winter?What the data says and how to lose less
NACS or CCS?Which plug your car has and where it charges